Which regions linked by the Mediterranean Sea?

Europe and its southern peninsulas to the north, southwestern Asia to the east, and the Maghreb region of northern Africa to the south.

Explanation:

a. because the u.s. was the leading with the most technology, economy, etc. also was teamed with other allies witch boosted the economy and materials to improve technology and use it.

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